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Somedays I think, overthink and daydream too much. If my brain can't seem to shut up, I journal for an hour and boom! I feel calm again

Thank you for the “lower the bar” tip! Definitely important for those who tend to wait for perfect conditions and result in order to start smg! 💥

I actually write on anything and anywhere, I find paper and I just write, my thoughts are every where, I look back at them like wow I wrote that during my training day at work or I was just waiting for my drink. Thoughts come to mind and I write it, it's like an itch - I have to write it so I can remember! My writing are nostalgic it's always remind of person, place or thing, similar to photographic memory! It's a beautiful healthy way to engage in life aspects, understanding and as well as myself!

I journal every night on my Samsung tablet. It's the best tool to process thoughts and reactions to any matter, situation, or people. When I go back and read it, I realize not all my opinions are justified or correct. Rather than be impulsive and jump to any conclusions. It helps me rely on myself rather than depend on the external world. It's building the habit of trusting my gut.......

I always start by journaling with my Daily 321: I write down 3 things I am grateful for, 3 things I like about myself, and 3 things I want. It’s a great way to ground my day.

You convinced me to try it in the first 90 seconds. Will watch rest of video, start journaling, report back. So many helpful videos from you, much appreciated!

Part 4: this is the exact reason that so many people are afraid of bullet journaling. It's devolved into extravagant nonsense on social media. You're not journaling for other people. You're journaling for yourself.

"Rigidity is the ultimate killer of creativity,innovation and consistency" - Ali Abdal NOTED.

Whoever is reading this…Keep going ,you’re doing fine! No matter how slow your progress, each new week is filled with tiny steps forward. Be proud of yourself.

I sometimes find journaling gives me the same relief as venting 😅 It really helps rationalise my ideas as well as feelings I can’t otherwise articulate.

Journalling has really improved my overall mental health 🌷💗

Journaling has helped me to reduce procrastination. But I’ve been just doing it randomly, I will take it more seriously because honestly I’m able to point out what I’ve done in the day. Rather than just doing the day the way it comes.

I don't know if it counts as journaling, but I write down 3 gratitudes every day. There is always something to be grateful for.

I've been journaling everynight for 22 days straight. My intent is to do it for 180 days. Instead of dates I count down from 180. I also only write 2-3 lines per entry summing up my day and things I am grateful for (e.g started on entry no. 180 now on no.160.) I also deleted all of my social media profiles. I have been really content with life these past few weeks.

I’ve been journaling for years now, i had no idea of the benefits it had, i’m glad i started. It does relieve stress.

"Rigidity is the ultimate killer of creativity". So true, nice one!👍

I failed to journal so many times. This encourages me to try again.

I love journaling, i journal every day in the mornings and sometimes even before bed 😊 it helps me concentrate and plan too, and release any anxiety that builds up

when you feel blank and have nothing to write, you can try writing about your day so far and your feelings during the different situations in your days events. I find this really helpful especially when trying to analyze yourself to be your honest self and increase your productivity.

Dear Ali, I am beginning my journal journey from today. I hope it will bring more clarity in my thoughts and make me more productive. Thank you 🙂.

Thank you for inspiring me. I could not begin to write because I could not find the way which fit me. But this is exactly fit. I started from this morning, and feel very nice. I am difficult to understand English completely, but I will try to listen you again.

My problem with physical journaling is I dunno where to hide my journal books So I just stick with the digital one

Another excellent video Ali! It’s definitely therapeutic to be able to solidify your thoughts down on paper and be able to reflect on your day!

James Pennebaker, an American psychologist, has been researching the benefits of journaling since the 1980s. The benefits you're describing have been established (multiple studies with same results, not contested) for 30s years, its almost mind-boggling that people are still discovering journaling

aghhhhh. another great one. these tips are too tier & just what i needed to hear. i’m so excited right now

"Lowering the bar" has to be the single, most transformational tip ever... one tip that has helped me grow so much...

Thank you! I’ve fallen off journaling and want to get back to it. Love the advice that I can journal anytime of the day it doesn’t have to be in the morning. Also it doesn’t have to be 3 pages. I’m gonna include you in my journal entry for today! 😀👍

the things I learned from this video. how writing your every day thoughts will improve your your life and your brain and help your way of thinking of things. for me it help me alot, back then where I didn't write anything my brain was so slow to the point where I need someone's help, and this is where I found ali he helped alot of things especially helping me discover The wonders Of Journaling. so thank you Ali for friking restoring my life

Hey! Writing here to improve my writing skills in English. Actually, this is my first time commenting on KZfaq. I'm a Brazilian and I hope that one day I will became fluent in this language. And just one more thing, Thank you for this incredible content!

i do this for years, its like time traveling when you read your previous notes, but what i really like is i can optimize my storage memory in my head, its ok to forgot some moments just to free my mind in holding datas and infos.

So hyped for the book, honestly can't wait to read it!

I've been journaling for most of my life and have tried many different kinds. Leuchtturm 1917 journals are always my favorite. I love the ruled and dotted versions! Totally recommend.

Fantastic! I Love Day One . I can’t believe you don’t use it’s best feature and that is being able to take entry from just audio. I use this daily on my commute into work while I’m driving by myself. Because I like to read the text as well I will use justpressrecord and then import into day one. Extra step yes but it removes all friction of typing if you are not able to when the mood strikes.

A note I'm writing while watching this, is "12 months flies by FAST", and comparing and considering consistency routine etc. Organization has been a challenge with a fear of digital notes somehow disappearing. But just organizing by date has helped. Probably mentioning that as you seem extremely organized! Thank you!

Ali, you are changing lives!

this man talks at the perfect pace 😄 my brain is very happy listening

I completely agree that journaling clears the monkey mind. Just writing until the mind feels free then comes the thoughts of “what is most important to me?” Or others that help me clarify my direction.

I have been using Day One on my android phone, and it syncs across to my MacBook seamlessly! I love it!

Great content man . Journaling has helped me so much in my self-development journey.

Reflecting more about where I've been and appreciating where I am now has always been something I needed to work on. Thanks for the tips!

I lately learnt that writing by hand involves different parts of brain than writing on laptop. By writing by hand we are in touch with emotions, so for example it’s more convenient when we write about resolutions etc

Fantastic video. Best I have watched about Journaling. I have half-azz tried to poke at Journaling for years. Now I’m excited to actually do it!

Thank you so much Ali. Journaling is amazing, but you're so much more. I can't express my gratitude enough towards you. You're one of my best teachers ever. 💯

Journaling is a great discipline. I had been following artist’s way by Julia Cameron. Love it.

Thank you so much, Ali! I subscribed to your channel because it's unapologetically helping my life in no small way.

My method is a physical journal. I am able to ink my thoughts so well. And It works so well

Writing down journal's is very effective for your thinking

I'm unbelievably early. Thank you so much for posting Ali. Your videos are so helpful 💕

There’s no video I’ve watched of yours where I’ve not learnt something that has helped me. I’m going to start morning pages tomorrow & download the journaling app.

I always get heaps of value out of Ali's videos!

I love the calmness of your voice. I try to start every morning with one of your videos. Well done.

I tried journaling its help to sort out my thoughts, dump my feelings...I feel better later on!

Thank you Ali 😊. I’ve been thinking about starting journaling for some time and this has helped me start. Keep the great videos coming 👍

Just remember this: your journal is simply a conversation with yourself. A problem shared is a problem halved, and this is true of journalling. You're not doing it for anyone but yourself. It's about slowing your stream of consciousness, reflecting on yourself, ejecting mental static and discovering who you really are.

Writing down thoughts soothes the mind

Pull the elastic band diagnaly and save some money, no pen holder needed. Bujo trick

Totally using Day One. Haven’t even heard of it! Thanks!

thanks for all the information .. you really inspiring us . wish you all the best

This is th only channel I literally learned from it nd changed my minded so much , everytime i need an advice in something I found it here

I journaled every single day in 2023❤❤🎉🎉.....that was a big deal for me. It was wonderful and really helped in so many ways. I used free style and guided prompts depending on the day....sometimes I journaled in the morning or night and sometimes both. Some people really benefit using a commonplace junk journal which is everything and anything....journaling, painting, sketching, collecting plane tickets, movie stubs, concert tickets, menus, recipes, song lyrics, quotes, good books....whatever but some people say that opens a new world for them. ❤

Thank you, Ali, for such lively, happy presentation. It helps when you you incourage your views to start simple, without overthinking.

Thanks for explaining your journal journey🙏🏼

Would love to learn what you use for the bullet points and headings. Is it external title plug-in

It has always been on the back of my mind to try It and has got stronger in the last momth .. maybe this is the push i need 🤞🔥

Wow what an excellent video Ali! It’s definitely therapeutic to be able to solidify your thoughts down on paper and be able to reflect on your day! I think its Great i started as soon as i started watching your VIDEO

We appreciate all of your wise words. Thank you for making this video, more power to you!

Been using The Heroes Journal, love it's template and its elements of fiction/fantasy

You know what. I just finished my own short book that the main point is to analyze my diary and journalling from my past 2 years. And amazingly you made this video, OMG 😲😲

i have seen one of your shorts and have to come back to your channel and get advise with journaling. thanks for the tips. hope it sticks with me ;)

thank you very much. I work as an astrologer and transformational coach, always recommend journaling! seen advantages with my clients.

Hi Ali, could you please do video on how to get into journalising, tips on structure etc.

Another very helpful video, you’re the best! Thank you ☺️

I love the idea of finding the paper and writing utensil that work best for you. I absolutely need college ruled paper and a pen.

Day one is available on Samsung android, been using it for several months on my Samsung S9 and it works awesome. It syncs nicely with the apple ecosystems.

I've used day one too! I'm an android user, the app is available for androids too!! 🤗🤗🤗

I started journalling on notion after you mentioned it years ago. So far so good :-)

That's really true journalling is really very good from lot of perspective and I love doing it.

So, any distance that you can create from your own mind and body functions as a lubricant for life. Essentially when you pen down your thoughts or journal, you distance away from them. This distance is the lubricating factor which helps you firstly to calm down, be less overwhelmed and be more motivated to manage your thoughts (because they don't scare you now).

Journaling is one of the best habits one can build, especially in written non-digital form. 😌☺️

Journaling tip 2 is a big tantric and stretch workout tip. Can be hard to stop once we get going! The deeper relaxing and clearer the mind, magic definitely takes over 🙌

احس فخورة فهمت 90% من كلامه المستمر لمدة 19 دقيقة😔💗💗

This is incredibly amazing. Thank you so much. ☺️

The love and benefits of journaling made me Create journal for others too

Thanks for the tips! I used to journal and stopped. This inspired me to start again :)

Part IV/Tip 2! Huge. Thank you!

I went through this video and by the end of it I had to check whether I changed the playback speed to 1.25 which I usually do and to my surprise Ali just really talks at the speed I like people on KZfaq to talk at.

We're all waiting for your book Ali!

journaling is really fantastic, once you develop the habit, you'll be obsessed with it. For me, it's a kind of recording of my daily life, and it makes normal days meaningful.

Indeed journaling is an awesome way to become self reflective person

I'm watching you for your background interior design. And I really like when you walk around the room 😀

I love your channel, thank you so much for sharing such amazing content and creative ideas. Keep up the great work

I use Notes on all my Apple devices for journaling (and countless other things). Free, secure and readily available.

Leuchtturm's journals bless my life with their existence

Great content as always Ali thank you

I am gonna try again to do journalling... Thanks for the video ❤️

Tim Ferriss says that when you write about your fears they become less nebulous and therefore stop seeming so huge and scary. :)

Ali, you've just save my life....!! Tks for your much valuable videos!!

Thanks for making this Ali, jumping back on day one app 🙌

An interesting conundrum people face when you work FOR other people rather than WITH them is that it can be very, very difficult to tell the difference between thoughts/feelings you can share with your co-workers and bosses, and those that are liable to get you into trouble. When I started my first job two years ago, It was actually very easy to share how I was feeling, and make my co-workers aware of my difficulties and anxieties. Two years later, there have been two occasions where me sharing my thoughts (in a way I thought was measured and sensible) has nearly gotten me sacked, or my supervisors have agreed with me (just so they don't have to listen to me whine anymore.) And it has become very difficult for me to feel that my thoughts and feelings are anything but invalid.